FDEA Masterclass: Navigating nerve-wracking geo-politics

31 Mar 2026
IFE Manufacturing - Business Growth Stage
Panel Session , Import/Export , Economy and business

In an increasingly unpredictable global landscape, this session from the Food & Drink Exporters Association will help food and drink businesses understand how geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and policy shifts are shaping international trade. Focusing on turning trade deals into growth, the session will break down what tariffs, SPS requirements, free trade agreements, and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership really mean in practice. Attend this lively discussion to gain practical insights on how to manage risk, protect supply chains and use trade agreements more effectively to keep exporting with confidence in this crazy, uncertain world.

Moderator
Paul Abley
Paul Abley, Director of Community, Events and Partnerships - FDEA
Speakers
David Hill
David Hill, Managing Director - Cocoda Ltd